Chicago Parklets

I've always liked the idea of big pedestrian-only areas with lots of restaurants and shopping. Although I enjoy al fresco dining in Chicago there isn't anything really akin to say  Lincoln Road in Miami Beach. Having cars drive by you when you're eating dinner outside definitely takes away from the experience. With street festivals we get rid of cars but add all kinds of tents and music that no one really cares about - so its a bit of a wash. But this latest plan to build parklets in Lakeview and Andersonville is a step in the right direction!

http://featuresblogs.chicagotribune.com/theskyline/2012/08/does-it-make-sense-to-turn-on-street-parking-spaces-into-miniature-urban-parks-and-plazas-where-people-can-sit-eat-check-th.html